Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Signing Ruud would be passing over Riley, Henson, Blades maybe even Alexander (if he moves inside) without every seeing them play extended minutes they might be able to play.

A rebuilding team owes it to itself to find out wether their own developmental players can actually play.

Signing Ruud or any ILB precludes the team from finding about Riley, Henson, Blades and Alexander.

I totally disagree. Shanny is known for playing the best player on the team. If Ruud is better, he is going to play. If Henson, Riley, etc are better, then they will play. I don't think you can have too much competition here. It's not like the old days when a veteran gets signed and will play good bad or ugly.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Definitely Puz...but as I said before, the Bills would be absolutely stupid to let him walk. I think he'll stay on the Bills.

Well the Bills are in a bit of disarray right now, so it wouldn't surprise me. He is their best player, but who knows.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

You can never have too many LBs in the 3-4 I think and it is not like Ruud is an old player (28 yrs old). The only thing is that I'd rather bring in a ILB with 3-4 experience. BTW, if Posluzsny is available, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Kevin Burnett is a nice 3-4 ILB who should be available in FA. He had 95 tackles with SD last season. He is also 28 years old.

I agree with those who like the idea of signing Marshall Yanda. He has proven that he can play both G and T well. He will turn 27 on 9/15/2011.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

I totally disagree. Shanny is known for playing the best player on the team. If Ruud is better, he is going to play. If Henson, Riley, etc are better, then they will play. I don't think you can have too much competition here. It's not like the old days when a veteran gets signed and will play good bad or ugly.

If you sign Ruud and it turns out that Henson,Riley are better then what was the point?

I believe you should give your own players a chance to play before you bring someone in ahead of them.

If Riley, Henson, prove they can't handle it then you look for another player at their position.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well the Bills are in a bit of disarray right now, so it wouldn't surprise me. He is their best player, but who knows.

They're always in disarray.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

They're always in disarray.

Hmm sounds like a team I know :-)

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 30gut

If you sign Ruud and it turns out that Henson,Riley are better then what was the point?

I believe you should give your own players a chance to play before you bring someone in ahead of them.

If Riley, Henson, prove they can't handle it then you look for another player at their position.

+1.

I like Barrett Ruud as a player, but I just don't see the fit here vs. anywhere else.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by 30gut

If you sign Ruud and it turns out that Henson,Riley are better then what was the point?

I believe you should give your own players a chance to play before you bring someone in ahead of them.If Riley, Henson, prove they can't handle it then you look for another player at their position.

So do you think we should sign a veteran QB once FA starts or let Beck & Grossman fight/throw it out.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

So do you think we should sign a veteran QB once FA starts or let Beck & Grossman fight/throw it out.

For me?
John Beck, but its not really an apples to apples comparison you're making between our ILB situation and QB situation.

Imo the best thing for the organization and Mike/Kyle's reputation/ego is for Beck (or the QB of thier choosing) to play well.

But, if they find a QB they feel they can win now with via trade/FA then I bet that's the route they'll take.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Definitely Puz...but as I said before, the Bills would be absolutely stupid to let him walk. I think he'll stay on the Bills.

Maybe it's because I don't ever hear anything about the Bills, but I thought Pos was a decent but not Great player for the bills who got injured a lot? The way people make him sound on the board is like he's a pro bowler

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Agreed.




Second move, Nnamdi. LOL.

He's my first choice, but I dunno if he'd fit our defense, he's a man corner. Don't we play a balance of zone and man coverage?

[NLC1054]

Seems to me we played more zone, ish. That's what worries me about Nnamdi too.

At any rate I don't think he's really on the team's radar. I mean maybe, but there's going to be other teams willing to throw more money at him than even we are, like Houston, like Dallas, et. all.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Maybe it's because I don't ever hear anything about the Bills, but I thought Pos was a decent but not Great player for the bills who got injured a lot? The way people make him sound on the board is like he's a pro bowler

151 tackles (in 14 games) would be a nice addition. He's not too much an of injury risk, he played 42 of the Bills' last 48 games. Decent hands (INTs) for a LB too.

[skinsfaninok]

How can Espn have predictions for this season BTW? SMH

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

How can Espn have predictions for this season BTW? SMH

Something to do for attention from viewers. Few of their discussions are based on facts.